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NL08 XBS

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,913 mi
Last recorded188,913 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 XBS
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 188,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 188,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 185,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 179,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 165,190 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 153,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 142,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,101 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 131,101 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,709 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,639 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,573 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 44,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,867 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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NL08 XBS is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL08 XBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL08 XBS registered?

NL08 XBS is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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